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History
A pacy, fresh and surprising portrait of Japan and the Japanese - from David Pilling, award-winning writer and Asia Editor of the Financial Times Despite years of stagnation, Japan remains one of the world's largest... See More
Action & Adventure
"Blends action and history. Pilling captures the savagery of the period... For fans of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden." Richard Foreman, author of Sword of Empire. 470 AD. Ambrosius Aurelianus, the defender of Britannia, is... See More
Historical Fiction
"Blends action and history. Pilling captures the savagery of the period... For fans of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden." Richard Foreman, author of Sword of Empire. 481 AD. Artorius, the heroic leader of the Britons, has... See More
History
"Blends action and history. Pilling captures the savagery of the period... For fans of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden." Richard Foreman, author of Sword of Empire. 497 AD "All the world's wonder, no grave for Arthur... See More
Action & Adventure
"An epic tale piecing together post-Arthurian legend -- and that famous sword!" Alistair Forrest, author of Libertas 537. The Roman Empire is on the march. After victory in North Africa, Emperor Justinian dreams of... See More
History
The late 13th century witnessed the conquest of Wales after two hundred years of conflict between Welsh princes and the English crown. In 1282 Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the only native Prince of Wales to be formally acknowledged... See More
Action & Adventure
Read the bestselling Ambrosius: Leader of Battles, by David Pilling, for just 99p/c. "A superb portrait of a bloody and brutal age... An ambitious and entertaining series." Richard Foreman, author of Spies of... See More
Action & Adventure
Robin Hood: Book Three 'Pilling has created a wonderful reimagining of Robin Hood's legend.' Jemahl Evans, Becket: Warrior 1242 King Henry of England is at war with his rival, the King of France. The armies are poised to... See More
Historical Fiction
"Blends action and history. Pilling captures the savagery of the period... For fans of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden." Richard Foreman, author of Sword of Empire. 427 AD. Rome has abandoned Britain. The former province is... See More
Historical Fiction
Robin Hood: Book One 'Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.' Richard Foreman 1224. The north of England has become lawless. Rapacious and corrupt sheriffs... See More
This study sheds light on half-forgotten figures of the Montfortian wars such as Sir John Deyville and Sir Adam Gurdon. The 'Montfortian' civil wars in England lasted from 1259-67, though the death of Simon de Montfort and... See More
Action & Adventure
"A vivid tale of condottieri battles around Tuscany in the style of Bernard Cornwell or Christian Cameron." Peter Sandham, author of Porphyry & Blood 1365. Sir John Hawkwood, the notorious English mercenary, is defeated in... See More
Action & Adventure
"A superb portrait of a bloody and brutal age... An ambitious and entertaining series." Richard Foreman, author of Spies of Rome The Red Death 568. King Arthur's grandson, Coel ap Amhar, tells the story of his life. His... See More
Action & Adventure
Robin Hood: Book Four 'Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.' Richard Foreman 1242. The rebellion is over. Robin Hood and his followers have escaped to... See More
Action & Adventure
Robin Hood: Book Two 'A fast, engaging read with a likeable scoundrel in the lead role.' J.A. Ironside, The King's Knight 1225. Robin Hood is now an outlaw in Sherwood. Tales of his exploits quickly spread. All over... See More
Action & Adventure
"William came over the sea, with bloody hand came he... " 1069 AD. Three years after the Battle of Hastings, William of Normandy had yet to crush resistance in England. To the north, the people of the Danelaw refused to bow... See More
Action & Adventure
"A vivid and gripping tale of one man's quest to regain his birthright." Paul Bernardi, author of Thurkill's Revenge 551. The Romans have almost regained their homeland. Led by Belisarius, their all-conquering general... See More
Politics & Social Sciences
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2019 'A near miracle' Ha-Joon Chang, author of 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism According to the economy, we have never been wealthier or happier. So why... See More
History & Criticism
With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje... See More
Action & Adventure
'Full of action and historical detail. A legend, re-invented and re-invigorated. Highly recommended.' Richard Foreman Robin Hood: The First Arrow 1224. The north of England has become lawless. Rapacious and corrupt... See More
Historical Fiction
"I am En Pascal of Valencia, the Adalid, the Champion, the Leader of Hosts, and this is my tale... " 1300 AD: the armies of Edward Longshanks and the Guardians of Scotland confront each other. The final battle for control... See More
Historical Fiction
"I am En Pascal of Valencia, the Adalid, the Champion, the Leader of Hosts, and this is my tale... " 1296 AD: the whole of Western Europe trembles on the brink of war. South of the Pyrenees, the Christian and Moorish... See More
Historical Fiction
"I am En Pascal of Valencia, the Adalid, the Champion, the Leader of Hosts, and this is my tale... " 1297 AD: the kings of England and France have struck a truce, but elsewhere conflict still rages. In Scotland, the armies... See More
Action & Adventure
1453 AD. The great city of Constantinople, last remnant of the once-mighty Roman Empire, falls to the Ottoman armies of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. An English knight named Sir John Page is taken prisoner by the Ottomans... See More
Historical Fiction
"Ye who are God's warriors and of His law... " Constantinople, 1453 AD. Sir John Page, English knight and mercenary captain, has been taken prisoner by the Ottoman Turks. To avoid execution, Page is forced to entertain the... See More
Action & Adventure
"As long as the world will last, not one will speak in France about Catalonia without remembering terrible things... " 1285 AD: the kingdom of Aragon is under threat. Philip the Bold, king of France, is poised to invade... See More
Historical Fiction
England, 1330. The young King, Edward III, is a virtual prisoner, locked out of power by his mother Queen Isabella and her lover, the power-hungry Roger de Mortimer. Determined to rule, Edward gathers a band of loyal... See More
Historical Fiction
England in 1326 stands on the brink of civil war. Due to the incompetence of Edward II's government, the north is virtually overrun by the Scots, while an invasion fleet is massing across the channel, led by Edward's... See More
Historical Fiction
England, 1266 AD. Simon de Montfort is dead, butchered at the slaughter of Evesham, and England lies in ruins after years of civil war. Eager for revenge on his barons, King Henry III has disinherited all of de Montfort's... See More
